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Jockey Antony Raj S (OROMELO) was fined a sum of Rs. 3,000/- for excessive use of the whip (1st offence).

Jockey Antony Raj S when questioned regarding his riding instructions and the running of his mount stated that he was instructed to position his mount in 3rd or 4th place and to do his best in the straight. He added that he was caught behind HAPPY MORNING and covered by BORN TO BE SPOILT and POWER RACER on his outside in a slow run race, could switch out only past the 600 metres and rode out in the straight and was unlucky to lose the race. The riding instructions and the explanations tendered by the Jockey were corroborated by Tr. Javed Khan and accepted.
 
Tr. Sabeel Shariff when questioned regarding the improved performance of his charge WAR TRAIL as compared to its previous outing in Race No. 53 – The Arezzo Handicap held on 17th September, 2023 stated that :-

a) WAR TRAIL was running in a poor field, when compared to Race No. 53.

b) The extra 600 metres as compared to its previous race’s distance helped the horse.

c) Going to the front and making its own pace favoured the horse.

d) I was lucky that my charge took a good lead and I just about held onto win.

The Trainer’s explanations while noted, Mr. Sabeel Shariff was advised to ensure that his runners maintain acceptable consistency in their performance.